Past Events

Join the FWDNA on Tuesday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 at Wild Salsa for our February Happy Hour! Our fantastic event host, Wild Salsa, will be offering complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Come grab a bite and a drink with the best neighbors in town!

Join the FWDNA at Cowtown Brewing Company for delicious craft beers and BBQ on Wednesday, January 9, 5:30-7:00 PM! Enjoy craft beers and wine by the glass at the cash bar - light bites of Cowtown's BBQ will be provided by our event sponsor, Somerset Association Management, An Associa Company.

Free parking is available behind the brewery off of E. Bluff St. Hope to see you there!

Join the FWDNA on Tuesday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 at Daddy Jack's New England Lobster & Chowder House for our annual holiday party! Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar as we celebrate this holiday season with our friends and neighbors.

Bob Baulsir, Senior Vice President of Trinity Metro, will be sharing all we need to know about TEXRail. The 27-mile commuter rail extends from Downtown Fort Worth, all the way to DFW Airport's Terminal B, opening in January 2019. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar at the T&P Tavern as we learn more about this amazing new line of public transit!

The Downtown Neighborhood Alliance enjoyed an evening with Mayor Betsy Price at City Club on Monday, September 17. We always enjoy her annual Fort Worth update and Q&A session for our Downtown residents. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

August 2018

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance August Social

Thursday, August 16, 2018

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Acre Distilling

This event included complimentary food, cash bar, and optional tasting tours available for $15. Each tour included a tasting of 7 distilled spirits at the Distiller’s Table on the production floor.

July 2018

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance July Social

Thursday, July 26, 2018

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Mercury ChopHouse

An evening of live piano music, complimentary snacks, great conversation and a cash bar at the Mercury Chop House!

June 2018

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance June Social

Thursday, June 28, 2018

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Library

Are you looking for a cool place to beat the heat this summer? Want to learn a new language? Start your Genealogy charts? Join a book Club? Hear some amazing jazz? The Central Library offers so much more than just a place to borrow books. On June 28th we held our June Social at the Downtown Fort Worth Library's Tandy Lecture Hall. In the Sack catered d'oeuvres and wine for us to enjoy.

May 2018

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Kentucky Derby Party

Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 4:00pm-9:00pm

Petroleum Club

This was the 4th Annual Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Kentucky Derby Party. This red carpet party featured a first class reception with professional photography, DJ John providing dance music, complimentary mint juleps and classic old fashions, dinner, contests for best dressed and a Cigar Lounge (cigars for purchase). This years ticket included a bourbon bar, wine bar and an open bar! Come check out the Petroleum Club's new Cigar Bar and the new Hip Bar 40! Valet parking is included in the ticket price.

March 2018

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Annual Meeting 2018

featuring Johnny Campbell of Sundance Square

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 5:30-7:00

Fort Worth Club

February 2018

Happy Hour

Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:30-7:30

3rd Street Bar & Grill

Meet up for social hour with the DNA! We will be raffling a $25 gift card from our host, 3rd Street Bar & Grill.

December 2017

FWDNA Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:30-7:30

Meso Maya

We are excited to have new Downtown restaurant, Meso Maya, host our annual Holiday Party. The event will be held in their upstairs private dining area, and will feature a cash bar and passed appetizers!

November 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance featuring:

Mayor Betsy Price

City Club of Fort Worth

5:30 PM

October 2017

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance featuring:

J.D. Granger

The Executive Director of the Trinity River Vision Authority

will be giving a Project Update!

Petroleum Club of Fort Worth

5:30 PM

September 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Pool Party

Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Omni Hotel

Cash bar, appetizers & live reggae band, Tropikal Productions!

White House Black Market Sundance Square Shopping Event

Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9 AM - 12 PM

Every attendant gets 10% OFF their entire purchase at the party!

Plus, a personal styling session with White House Black Market stylists and an extra 5% OFF for WHBM Rewards members. First time WHBM shoppers can sign up for WHBM Rewards (not a credit card-it is style perk coupons and catalogues) and enjoy 10% OFF their full-price purchase.

June 2017

Margaritas with Downtown Neighbors!

Thursday June 22, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:30

Cantina Laredo

Join the FWDNA for passed appetizers and a cash bar!

May 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Derby Day 2017

The most exciting 2 minutes in sports! It's Kentucky Derby Party time again! The 3rd Annual Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Kentucky Derby Party will be held at Fort Worth's infamous Reata patio. Come join us on Saturday, May 6th from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. for an afternoon of mint juleps, beautiful hats and great neighbors. Walk the red carpet with our photographers and join us on the patio for a cash bar, amazing Reata food, derby party games and a 70 inch television with sound projecting the big race. Space is limited so be one of the first to purchase your tickets online.

Join us for our 2017 Annual Meeting. This year's keynote speaker, Paris Rutherford, will discuss the vision and plan for the Lancaster District at the south end of Downtown.

Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.

February 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance at Mercury Chophouse

Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance is excited to welcome the Mercury Chophouse back to Downtown Fort Worth. Live piano music, cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be provided.

Janurary 2017

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance at Wild Salsa

Sunday, January 26, 2017 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

It's time to break your New Year Resolution by partaking in fresh margaritas and specialty tequilas! Appetizers and a cash bar to be provided as we welcome Wild Salsa to the neighborhood. A very special "thank you" to Wild Salsa for hosting our January Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance event.

December 2016

FWDNA White House Black Market Shopping Event

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Take an extra 10% your entire purchase as a Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Member!

Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Christmas Party

Thursday, December, 8, 2016 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Studio 80

Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres!

March 2016

The Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Annual Meeting and Elections

Tuesday, March 8th from 5:00pm-7:30pm

The Fort Worth Club Horizon Room (12th Floor)

This year, the FW DNA is excited to host JD Granger, Executive Director of the Trinity River Vision Authority, as our Keynote Speaker. Mr. Granger will provide an update on the Trinity River Vision project.

The Executive Board is pleased to announce the following officers slated for the next term, which will begin on April 1, 2016:

President: Donna Young

Vice President: Debbie Hunn

Treasurer: Beverly Burks

VP Secretary: Anna Sommerset

VP Events: Alana Long

VP Membership: Charla Brotherton

VP Strategic Planning: Randall Meadows

FW DNA Members are encouraged to attend this event to cast their vote for the nominees and approve bylaw changes recommended by the Executive Board.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided.

JANUARY 2016

Red Mango/ Nestle Tollhouse Cafe Meet-Up

Saturday, January 30th 7:00am- close

Show your DNA Member card to receive a free coffee at Downtown's newest eatery!

DECEMBER 2015

Holiday Party at Grace Restaurant

Grab your dancing shoes and join your Downtown neighbors for this year's Christmas Party benefitting CASA of Tarrant County. We are so happy to be able to present this wonderful organization with Christmas gifts for the children. Please drop off an unwrapped toy or gift card (Target, Walmart, etc.) at check-in. For more information about CASA, please visit their website: http://www.speakupforachild.org/

This year's Christmas party will have a Motown theme, in preparation for Motown the Musical coming to Bass Hall. We will be giving away special prizes and this party is not to be missed! Cash bar, music and appetizers will be provided. The Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance would like to thank Grace for graciously hosting us another year. Here's to a great night of fun!

Grace Restaurant

777 Main Street, Fort Worth TX 76102

December 17th, 5:00pm- 8:00pm

PF Changs Dinner

PF Changs would like to host a dinner night for the Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance on Monday, December 7th. Please arrive anytime between 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m with your party to take advantage of the great evening PF Changs is providing. Each DNA member will receive a free appetizer and be entered to win several PF Changs gift cards (you don't have to be present to win). Check out the new dinner menu and drink selections and mingle with your neighbors!

Join your fellow neighbors for a FABULOUS night at the AMC Palace 9 to kick off the weekend of Halloween. We are SO excited to have the theater host us on this special day and are so thrilled that they are showing the classic ALFRED HITCHCOCK Film "The Birds"!

If you haven't noticed the Grackles in Downtown Fort Worth, this movie will make you take note of these North American Birds that travel in mass quantities!

Because of the cost of licensing this classic movie, there will be a charge of $5.00 per person for DNA members and $12.00 per person for non-DNA members taken at the door. The movie will start at 6:00 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for wine and socializing. It is very important to RSVP for this event.

The LONE STAR FILM FESTIVAL will be providing free all access passes to TWO lucky winners!

Get your holiday shopping done early this year at the FWDNA's upcoming "Shop Crawl" on October 17th! Discounts and goodies will be given to our guests at various stores including White House/Black Market, Earth Bones, Retro Cowboy, Coyote Urban Boutique and Overland Sheepskin Co. The crawl will begin from Barse Jewelry at 10 a.m. More details coming soon!

June's event is located at the T&P Tavern. Join your fabulous neighbors for an evening of corn hole, giant Jenga, delicious cocktails, free appetizers and a cash bar! A BIG thanks to Tim Young with Fort Worth Texas Real Estate for generously sponsoring the appetizers.

We are encouraging everyone to bike to the event and take advantage of the Fort Worth Bike Sharing rack outside the T&P.

Fort Worth Bike Sharing has provided the DNA with a discount code good for half off of 24 hour memberships.

Come party for the 141st Kentucky Derby with the Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance. What better way to celebrate the time honored tradition than getting dressed to the nines in your best Derby outfit and attend the 1st Annual DNA Kentucky Derby Party! The Party will be held on the patio at the Mercury Chophouse from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Spend the afternoon drinking Mint Julips, Kentucky Whiskey or whatever tickles your fancy and watch the race from one of the best patios in town. Tickets are available for $20.00 and are on a limited supply. So get yours today!! The party will feature a red carpet and phot op, Live Music and Hors d'oeuvres.

We will have a contest for the best Derby Hat , Best Dressed Male and Best Dressed Couple! See everyone there!!

The Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance will be kicking off Spring in Downtown Fort Worth with a fun filled event at the Capital Grille patio! Join us Thursday, April 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm to enjoy great weather, appetizers and refreshments with your downtown friends and neighbors.

We are also pleased to announce that we will be kicking off the FW DNA's Perks Program! Be sure to pick up your member card at the Annual Meeting in order to receive special discounts and offers from downtown businesses! Please come prepared to pay your FW DNA 2015 dues, if you have not already done so.

The meeting will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 5:00-7:30 pm at The Fort Worth Club in the "Top of the Town" room (12th floor). Parking will be free in The Fort Worth Club parking garage.

Join your Downtown Friends and Neighbors for a night of educational fun at FWDNA's January event, Libations & the Law!

Thursday, January 22, 2015

5:30 - 7:30 pm

This interactive program will be presented by the attorneys of Varghese, Summersett & Smith, PLLC. The firm is located in downtown Fort Worth and is also a member of the FWDNA! They specialize in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation and have over thirty five years of combined experience.

Together, we will explore the do's and don'ts associated with libations and the law in Texas while enjoying, what else, libations and hors d'oeuvres!